MAXWELLTHEBAND share crushing new single ‘Bother’

Southampton emo outfit MAXWELLTHEBAND return with ‘Bother’, the blistering lead single from their upcoming EP MWTB. Marking their first official release since 2024’s Idiot Doom Spiral, the track offers an intense and emotionally raw reintroduction to the band’s signature sound, a cathartic blend of angst, melody, and maximalist emo energy.

Recorded at Tidal Wave Recordings with longtime collaborators Alessandro Cogolo and Sam Allen (Prom), ‘Bother’ captures the emotional weight that defines MAXWELLTHEBAND’s best material. Towering guitars and crashing drums underscore lyrics that wrestle with frustration, isolation, and the quiet desperation of trying to be heard.

Available now on all streaming platforms, ‘Bother’ sets the tone for what promises to be one of the most vital emo releases to come out of the UK’s DIY scene in 2026.